Earlier this week the Small Business Administration (SBA) released data on utilization of the popular Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). This data was broken into two sets: Loans under $150,000 and loans over $150,000. For smaller loans, ...
Peoria, IL – Distillery Labs and the Greater Peoria Economic Development Council are pleased to announce that they have signed a partnership agreement for the two organizations. This represents the first such agreement for Distillery Labs and is des ...
University of Illinois at Chicago Voorhees Center (UIC-V), an EDA University Center, is applying for additional funding from the EDA under the CARES Act. Greater Peoria along with Quad Cities, Rockford and Chicago have partnered with UIC-V in the Il ...
Over 150 people came together on June 23 for the first Gather Around Justice virtual meeting, which featured panelists Mariah Cooley of Young Revolution, Peoria County Sheriff Brian Asbell, and Dr. Rita Ali of ICC/the Peoria City Council. The panel ...
Farmers Market season is in full swing and markets are growing now that Illinois is entering Phase IV of Restore Illinois. This summer, there are at least 13 Farmers Markets continuing to operate in our region through the fall. Please find the inte ...
We are currently seeking candidates to fill the role of Director of Rural Outreach & Development. Please find the details below: POSITION DETAILSThe Director of Rural Outreach & Development leads the organization’s outreach efforts to the ...
The Illinois Small Business Development (SBDC) at Bradley University is offering "Starting Your Business in Illinois" via webinar through the end of this year. Workshops are open to the public but registration is required or email sybil@bradley.edu. ...
Take some time to virtually sit down with other community members and our panelists to have mindful conversations around how we can use our individual power and privilege to make the changes our region needs to correct historic racial, economic, and ...
Whiskey Talks is a new series aimed at engaging with the Greater Peoria entrepreneurial ecosystem. These virtual events feature local entrepreneurs, successful entrepreneurs with roots in Greater Peoria, resource providers and some history about our ...
The Ear Protector takes pressure off the wearer's ears. If you are one of the millions of workers required to wear a mask to work, you know the irritation of mask straps tugging on your ears for 8+ hours every day. One local company has stepped ...
